In March 2024, the Ethereum network underwent a significant upgrade with the implementation of EIP-4844, an essential part of the Dencun hardfork, aimed at bolstering Ethereum’s role as a data availability layer. This upgrade introduced “blobs” of data, dramatically enhancing the scalability of Layer 2 solutions by increasing data availability by approximately 100 times. As

Why we come together Every two years, the Ethereum community comes together at Devcon to collaborate and build toward a more holistic, trustworthy, democratic, and decentralized future. Devcon isn’t about hype or speculation; it’s about creating a more free and open society where technology enhances human potential and aligns with our core values. For four

The EcoDev Research Team at the Ethereum Foundation is excited to announce the launch of five six-month research fellowship positions. This fellowship offers the opportunity for participants to dive deep into underexplored Ethereum use cases, identifying blockers and enablers that may affect their development. We invite researchers, developers, community members, and professionals from other industries

The 2nd edition of the ethereum.org Translatathon is in the books! This year, we saw 327 contributors translate an incredible 2.53 million words across 70 languages. Let’s look at the details: What is the Translatathon? The Translatathon is our yearly translation competition to increase the amount of non-English Ethereum content. Participation is open to anyone

Devcon community, We’re excited to introduce the teams joining us for the Devcon SEA Impact Forum. These areas in the Devcon venue are where you can meet contributors driving important Ethereum projects, explore the ecosystem, and connect with innovators shaping the future of Ethereum. The Impact Forum is designed for knowledge sharing and collaboration. Teams

Hi Ethereum frens, With just 13 days to go until Devcon, we’re amazed by how huge this year’s event will be! Our expected number of attendees has doubled since last time (12,000 vs. 6,000 in Bogotá), we have more than twice the number of Community Hubs and Impact Spaces, and we received double the amount

After scoping the Pectra fork, a successful interop event and four devnets, we’re now launching the first short-lived Pectra testnet: Mekong! The Mekong testnet includes all the EIPs proposed for the upcoming Pectra fork on Ethereum. These changes include UX changes via EIP-7702, Staking changes via EIP-7251, changes to the deposits and exit mechanisms via

The 2025 Ethereum Foundation internship applications are open! Both research and development teams have open positions. Applications close on December 9, 2024. The Ethereum Foundation is running its first formal summer internship program in 2025 aimed at nurturing the next generation of Ethereum developers and researchers. Interns will work alongside EF teams and, with the

The Protocol Security Research Team and the Ecosystem Funding Initiative at the Ethereum Foundation are pleased to announce the launch of the first Ethereum protocol Attackathon with a reward pool of $1,500,000, hosted by Immunefi. The attackathon runs between November 25th and January 20th and aims to enhance the security of the Ethereum protocol through

We’re excited to announce that applications for the Next Billion Fellowship Program are now open! What is the Next Billion Fellowship Program? The Next Billion Fellowship Program is a search for stories – tangible, human stories that show how Ethereum is helping communities address the challenges they face. Whether it’s implementing digital badges and wallets